N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4104.13

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-A 4104.13 - Paint thinner

"Paint thinner" means any liquid product used for reducing the viscosity of coating compositions or components, that prominently displays the term "Paint thinner," "Lacquer thinner," "Thinner," or "Reducer" on the front panel of its packaging. The term does not include any of the following:

(a) "Artist's solvent/thinner";
(b) Products that are sold in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or more and labeled exclusively for thinning industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings;
(c) Products labeled and used exclusively as an ingredient in a specific coating or coating brand line, whereby the coating would not be complete or useable without the specific ingredient; or
(d) Products that meet both of the following:
(1) The principle display panel of the product displays, in large font, language that the product is used exclusively for the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings; and
(2) No representation is made anywhere on the product container or packaging, or any label or sticker attached thereto, that the product is suitable for use or can be used for any other purpose except the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4104.13

Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 11, Filed March 13, 2014, Proposed by #10527, Effective 2/26/2014, Expires2/26/2024.
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 01, Filed January 8, 2015, Proposed by #10750, Effective 12/19/2014, Expires12/19/2024.